Myanmar finally goes for elections today.

India along with countries like China, Russia, Cambodia, Belarus have sent observers. #InternationalNews

🇧🇩⚡🇮🇳 Dhaka police says two alleged suspects in the killing of youth politicians Sharif Osman Hadi, Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh, crossed into India's Meghalaya state, with Indian authorities detaining two facilitators who aided their escape. #IndianSubcontinent

Coins from 50 paise to ₹20 are legal tender, and refusing to accept them is a Violation, not a Choice: RBI #Policy

In a shift from past practice, the Army has intensified winter ops in Kishtwar & Doda during Chillai Kalan, deploying winter-warfare units, drones and sensors across valleys to high ridges. Deny terrorists shelter, disrupt movement, and flush out 30–35 active militants. #Defence

Govt has notified guidelines for #shipbuilding schemes with ₹44,700+ cr outlay till 2036. SBFAS offers 15–25% aid per vessel, incentives for series orders, and a 40% shipbreaking credit note, aiming to scale domestic yards, boost investment, and build global-grade capacity. #Policy

Adani Group plans ₹1.8 tn of #defence manufacturing investment in 2026, focusing on autonomous systems, guided weapons, AI-led operations and MRO, after operational deployments in 2025.

Russia is emerging as a new overseas destination for Indian blue-collar labour, with hiring up 60% in four years and wages starting at ₹50,000/month, as Moscow faces a need for 11 mn workers by decade-end. #Jobs #ForeignAffairs

Indian fabless chip startups are using video surveillance as a beachhead for edge-AI silicon, designing on-device inference chips to cut bandwidth, power use and security risks. The push reflects a pragmatic path to #semiconductor self-reliance. #AI

The first quarter after GST cuts saw FMCG volumes rise 9–10% YoY in Oct–Dec from 7.1% earlier, as lower prices drove heavier baskets, though value growth stayed flat due to price cuts. The data suggests tax relief revived mass demand, but margins remain the next test. #Economy

DAC clears ₹79,000 Cr worth of proposals:

✅ Overhaul of T-90 tanks & Mi-17 helicopters
✅ Loitering munitions & Astra Mk-II missiles
✅ MRSAM for Navy & Air Force
✅ RFP for refuelers & AEW&C aircraft

#Defence

India’s fourth ballistic missile submarine, the S4*, has commenced sea trials.

The 7000-ton submarine sailed out for sea trials from her berth at the Shipbuilding Centre (SBC) in Visakhapatnam port.

India now has four SSBNs at sea, two in service and two on trials. A third unit, the INS Aridhaman, has completed its sea trials and is set for commissioning in late 2026. #Defence #Nuclear #aatmarnirbharbharat